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Drone Photographer in Tucson, Arizona.

Drone FAA Part 107-certified aerial photography and cinema.

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Tex Kelly, drone photography and videography for Tucson, Arizona

Hi. I'm Tex.

Welcome to FAA Part 107 drone, Tucson edition.

I'm a Prescott Valley-raised filmmaker and FAA Part 107 commercial drone pilot, voted Humboldt County's Best. Commercial drone photography and videography in Tucson runs across real estate aerial, construction-progress documentation, brand campaigns, and the kind of broadcast-grade aerial cinema that lifts a property listing or a brand film into a different category.

My job is to fly the FAA Part 107-rated DJI Mavic 3 Pro and DJI Avata 2 platforms safely, legally, and at cinema-grade quality in Tucson airspace. LAANC authorization handled on every commercial flight, all coordination documented in writing.

Now booking Tucson drone projects and real estate aerial.

Book your Tucson flight →
Tex Kelly piloting a DJI drone on a commercial FAA Part 107 flight, Tucson, Arizona

FAA Part 107 · The Operator

The pilot, on every flight.

Every Tucson drone flight on the calendar is operated personally by Tex. FAA Part 107 commercial Remote Pilot Certificate current and valid, LAANC airspace coordination handled in-house, and the local-knowledge advantage of years scouting Pima County skies for clean takeoffs, golden-hour windows, and the airspace boundaries that matter for the flight.

Drone Photography and Videography by Tex Kelly Productions, serving Tucson, Arizona

A note from Tucson

FAA Part 107 certified commercial drone photography and video in Tucson, Arizona, real estate aerial, desert and mountain cinema, and brand campaigns, broadcast-grade 4K, licensed and insured. An Arizona native serving southern Arizona.

The Approach

Drone in Tucson. Flown with intent.

The Tucson airspace

Tucson from above, shot legally.

Tucson drone work covers real estate aerial, desert and Santa Catalina cinema, and brand campaigns in a genuinely dramatic setting. Airspace here takes real coordination, Tucson International and the Davis-Monthan military airspace cover a lot of the metro, so LAANC authorization and careful flight planning are handled on every flight.

Aerial composition, Pima County. Drone Photography and Videography by Tex Kelly Productions.
Aerial composition, Pima County.
FAA Part 107, LAANC-coordinated. Drone Photography and Videography by Tex Kelly Productions.
FAA Part 107, LAANC-coordinated.

The Tucson flight

FAA Part 107. LAANC-coordinated.

We fly FAA Part 107 certified and insured, with a five-platform fleet from sub-250g to broadcast-grade cinema. We plan flights around the heat and wind so the footage holds up.

The Pima County scouting advantage

Tucson, Scouted from above.

Knowing Tucson matters. Regular travel into Pima County for drone work over the years means the airspace scouting is already done. LAANC-controlled boundaries, clean takeoff/landing zones, and microclimate wind patterns. Not a resident, but the regional knowledge is built and ready before the flight day.

Hometown aerial scouting, Pima County. Drone Photography and Videography by Tex Kelly Productions.
Hometown aerial scouting, Pima County.

Now booking, Tucson

Now booking Tucson drone projects for the year ahead.

Tucson aerial flights book on a rolling calendar, real estate listings often need 24–48 hour turnaround, commercial brand work books 4–6 weeks out. Send a note with your timeline and we'll scope the right LAANC authorization window.

Reserve your Tucson flight → or call (707) 382-1108

Recent Work

Drone Photographer in Tucson. A look at the work.

  • Tex Kelly piloting a DJI drone on a commercial FAA Part 107 flight. Drone Photography and Videography by Tex Kelly Productions, serving Tucson, Arizona.
  • Aerial view of Eureka rooftops and the Humboldt Bay. Drone Photography and Videography by Tex Kelly Productions, serving Tucson, Arizona.
  • Drone aerial captured by Tex Kelly Productions. FAA Part 107 commercial flight. Drone Photography and Videography by Tex Kelly Productions, serving Tucson, Arizona.
  • Aerial composition from a Tex Kelly Productions drone flight. Drone Photography and Videography by Tex Kelly Productions, serving Tucson, Arizona.
  • Coastal cliffs and Pacific surf shot from above. Drone Photography and Videography by Tex Kelly Productions, serving Tucson, Arizona.
  • High-altitude drone aerial by Tex Kelly Productions. Drone Photography and Videography by Tex Kelly Productions, serving Tucson, Arizona.
  • Pink Lady Victorian at sunset, drone aerial over Eureka. Drone Photography and Videography by Tex Kelly Productions, serving Tucson, Arizona.
  • April 2024 drone flight composition. Tex Kelly Productions. Drone Photography and Videography by Tex Kelly Productions, serving Tucson, Arizona.
  • Redwood canopy and coastline aerial composition. Drone Photography and Videography by Tex Kelly Productions, serving Tucson, Arizona.
  • October 2025 drone aerial. Tex Kelly Productions. Drone Photography and Videography by Tex Kelly Productions, serving Tucson, Arizona.
  • September 2023 drone flight. Tex Kelly Productions. Drone Photography and Videography by Tex Kelly Productions, serving Tucson, Arizona.
  • July 2025 drone aerial composition. Tex Kelly Productions. Drone Photography and Videography by Tex Kelly Productions, serving Tucson, Arizona.
  • Sequenced drone aerial. Tex Kelly Productions. Drone Photography and Videography by Tex Kelly Productions, serving Tucson, Arizona.
  • Working harbor and fishing boats from drone elevation. Drone Photography and Videography by Tex Kelly Productions, serving Tucson, Arizona.
  • Aerial composition over a North Coast country estate. Drone Photography and Videography by Tex Kelly Productions, serving Tucson, Arizona.
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More from the studio

Beyond the aerial. Selected wedding films.

Drone work is one capability inside a broader cinematic practice. Here's the wedding-film side, feature-length wedding documentaries and editorial cinema. Click any thumbnail to play in place.

  • David & Monica's Wedding Documentary, 35 Years Before They Met, His Dad Saved Her Dad's Life

    Feature-length wedding documentary

  • Brunton Wedding Film

    Northern California wedding cinematography

  • Shane & Sofia Weekly. A 45-Minute Wedding Documentary

    Northern California long-form wedding film

  • Mrs. & Mrs. McClurg

    Cinematic wedding film

  • An Emotional, Romantic & Cinematic Wedding Film. Trinidad Elopement

    Trinidad, California elopement

DaVinci Resolve wedding-film edit in progress. Tex Kelly Productions editing suite

The Editing Process

Months in the edit suite, curating the story.

A wedding film isn't shot in a day, it's made over months. Hours of raw cinema footage, multi-camera audio, drone aerial, and second-shooter coverage get assembled, color-graded, and scored frame by frame in the edit suite.

Every transition is intentional. Every cut earns its keep. The goal is a film couples actually want to re-watch, not a montage of clips. That kind of editorial discipline is the difference between a wedding film and a wedding highlight reel, and it's why these turnarounds run weeks instead of days.

Locations + Airspace

Where I fly in Tucson.

  • Real Estate Aerial

    Listing and property aerial across the Tucson market.

  • Desert & Mountain Cinema

    Saguaro forests and the Santa Catalinas from the air.

  • Complex Airspace, Handled

    LAANC and careful planning around Tucson International and Davis-Monthan military airspace.

What's Included

What's included with drone photography and videography in Tucson.

  • FAA Part 107 Certified Pilot

    Current, registered, and current commercial drone pilot license. LAANC airspace authorization for restricted areas. Insurance documentation on request.

  • Three-Platform Drone Fleet

    DJI Mini 3 (sub-250g, for tight regulated airspace and travel); DJI Mavic 3 Pro (broadcast-grade 4K cinema, Hasselblad sensor, three-camera array); DJI Avata 2 (cinematic FPV, immersive single-take flythroughs). The right drone for the right job, every time.

  • Pre-Flight Risk Assessment

    Documented airspace check, weather review, property-owner permission, and flight plan for every commercial flight.

  • Commercial Insurance

    Fully insured for commercial drone operations. Certificate of insurance available before the shoot for venue or client requirements.

  • Edited Aerial Deliverables

    Color-graded 4K video clips, high-resolution stills, and any specialty formats (vertical for social, broadcast 16:9, slow-motion sequences).

  • Permit Coordination

    FAA LAANC clearance, state park permits, and venue authorizations handled ahead of the shoot, no day-of surprises.

How It Works

How it works in Tucson.

  1. 01

    Inquiry & Scope

    Send the location, intended use (real estate, wedding, brand, industrial), and timeline. I pull the airspace map for the location.

  2. 02

    Authorization

    LAANC permit if needed (1–14 days lead time depending on airspace). Property owner releases for private land.

  3. 03

    Weather Window

    I monitor forecasts and identify the best-light, lowest-wind window. Coastal Humboldt fog often dictates timing.

  4. 04

    The Flight

    On-site arrival 30 minutes early for visual airspace check. Pre-flight checklist. Multiple altitude and angle passes for editorial flexibility.

  5. 05

    Post-Production

    Color grade, stabilization polish, format export. Standard turnaround 1–2 weeks for video, 3–5 days for still imagery.

Investment

Drone work is priced per shoot, half-day, full-day, and multi-day rates scale with scope. Most real estate aerials run a few hundred; wedding integrations and brand campaigns scale up. Send the project and timeline for a quote.

Drone Photographer in Tucson. FAQs

Frequently asked questions.

  • Can you handle the military airspace around Tucson?
    Yes, on every flight. A lot of the Tucson metro sits under Tucson International and Davis-Monthan Air Force Base airspace, which takes LAANC authorization and careful flight planning. Tex is FAA Part 107 certified and insured, and we handle the coordination as part of the booking.
  • Do you travel to Tucson for drone work?
    Yes. Tex was born and raised in Prescott Valley; the studio is in Eureka, California, with over 100 five-star Google reviews. Tucson is served as destination work and travel is included in the quote. Travel is in the quote, and drone usually pairs with ground photo or video.
  • Are you FAA Part 107 certified?
    Yes. Tex is FAA Part 107 certified, fully insured, and operates as a licensed commercial drone pilot. All flights comply with FAA regulations including airspace authorization, altitude limits, and visual line-of-sight requirements. Insurance documentation is available on request.
  • What can drone footage be used for?
    Wedding aerials, real estate listings, brand and commercial campaigns, event coverage, construction progress documentation, industrial inspections, and editorial storytelling. Output ranges from short Instagram clips to broadcast-grade 4K cinema and high-resolution stills for print.
  • What about restricted airspace?
    Much of Yavapai and Coconino County is unrestricted Class G airspace, but locations near Prescott's Ernest A. Love Field, Flagstaff Pulliam Airport, or Sedona Airport require pre-flight FAA authorization. Tex handles all permitting through LAANC. Plan two extra days of lead time for restricted areas.
  • Can you fly over private property?
    Yes, with the property owner's written permission. Tex provides a release form for property owners. For shoots over public land, we follow Forest Service, Park Service, and BLM regulations, some Coconino National Forest and Arizona state-park areas require special permits, which Tex coordinates ahead of the shoot.
  • What weather conditions limit drone work?
    Summer monsoon storms (July–September), sustained winds above 25 mph, and high-country snow are the main limits. Tex monitors forecasts in the days leading up to a shoot and will reschedule if conditions don't allow safe flight or quality footage. Monsoon afternoons often clear by evening, so we plan flights around a forecast window with a backup time.

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